A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.

Summary

Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons. Condemns Russia for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons. Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. Expresses alarm that the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons undermines the integrity of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Reiterates that Bashar al-Assad has lost legitimacy as Syria's leader, and insists that he must be held accountable for his war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 April 2017

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 April 2017

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 April 2017

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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